Each candle is lit on one of the four Sundays leading ... the days leading up to Christmas were marked by Bible readings or pieces from the Christian Christmas story. As times changed, so did ...

The first, second and fourth candles are often purple, representing the themes of hope, peace and love. These weeks are times of reflection and anticipation as Christians prepare for the ...

Each Sunday, a new candle is lit and this wreath serves as a visual countdown to Christmas and helps families and congregations focus on weekly reflections tied to these themes. Many Christians ...

Jews will light a candle each of the eight nights of Hanukkah and celebrate by exchanging gifts, eating traditional foods and playing traditional games. Christians also celebrate holidays by ...

Christian pilgrims hold candles during the Holy Fire ceremony, at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the site where according to tradition Jesus was crucified and buried, in Jerusalem's Old City ...

Christmas lights descend from the candles once used to decorate Christmas trees, which in turn may have links to pre-Christian traditions. Ancient civilizations celebrated the winter solstice with ...